We need to value our older workers and make sure that they can continue to contribute their experience and knowledge to the world of work at the same time as enjoying a life work balance. The STUC will press for smarter ways of working, flexibility and reduction of hours and tasks to support older workers […]
– ‘We have so much to offer’ UNISON 2018 Scottish Retired Members’ Conference – 2018 National Retired Members’ Conference – Time we stepped up support for the WASPI campaign – Calling all Bowlers … – Developing the role of Retired Members’ Sections – Combatting Loneliness, Dennis Reid – Silver Voices – Writing Motions – Sue Chalmers – Scottish […]
– UNISON 2017 National Retired Members Conference – Scotland at Conference – UNISON Brexit Update – Well done Margaret McKee! – WASPI campaign – Funeral poverty – Lillie McNaughton …. our “Special Person” – Double success for Dumfries & Galloway – Conference Comment – “Support the PAY UP NOW Campaign” – Get ready for the […]
UNISON will use our members’ experiences, evidence and expertise to win over public opinion in support of properly funded public services, building on the very successful UNISON public services champions’ campaign. This campaign harnesses members’ voices from the front line to highlight the valuable work they do and the pressures they face and delegates backed […]
The Scottish Welfare Fund The Scottish Welfare Fund has been set up by the Scottish Government to help people who are on a low income and who are in difficult situations where an award of cash or goods will reduce a risk to their health and safety or help them to live independently. The Fund […]
– Another EXCELLENT Scottish Retired Members Conference – Retired Members urged to support LG colleagues fight for Fair Pay – Not “Another Election” … – Deadlines for the 2017 National R M Conference – Integrated Health Care …. Is it working? – 3 Good Conference workshops – UNISON RM issues – 2017 National RM Conference […]
Sources of help and advice The Age Scotland helpline is the confidential, free-phone helpline for older people in Scotland. It provides information, friendship and advice to older people and those seeking advice on how best to support older friends and family members. Tel: 0800 12 44 222 Your local Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) can help […]
Security in the home Here are some simple precautions to protect yourself inside and outside your home, covering how to secure your home, safety outside your home, scams, identity theft and what to do if you are affected by crime. Most burglars are opportunists and they will look for unlocked doors or opened windows to […]
Preparing Your Home for Winter (Dundee City Council Website) You might not think you need to do much, but homes are just as vulnerable to the cold as people are. So while you suffer from colds and flu your home could be suffering just as badly. Every winter, thousands of properties suffer burst pipes and […]
– Where does UNISON stand now with BREXIT? – Dave Watson. – Tribute to Eric Roberts – Men are now doing it in their sheds all over Scotland -Bosses to be made to pay for cold-calling – Is the “Ageing Time Bomb” a myth? – State Pension under attack again – Get help staying warm […]
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